in-depth instrument knowledge
increase your flying time
step towards commercial operation
WHY CHOOSE
IFR?
The instrument rating course trains private and commercial pilots to operate in the cloud or under low visibility conditions by referring solely to instruments. Instead of looking out for other aircraft, pilots flying under IFR rely on ATC to prevent them from colliding with other aircraft. It opens up new opportunities and increases flight safety.
Gain in-depth instrument knowledge
You’ll study the airplane’s avionics equipment inside and out, understand how each of your aircraft’s instruments works and learn how to react efficiently in case of instrument failure.
Increase your flying time
It is common for flights to get canceled due to unfavorable weather. However, with IFR's help, which gives you more freedom to fly through clouds, you'll cancel fewer trips. This way, you can keep working on increasing the number of flight hours in your logbook.
One more step towards commercial operation
It is an absolute necessity if you want to fly a commercial jet in the future. An Instrument Rating endorsement and a pilot license are prerequisites for MCC courses and Type Ratings.
You can choose from a single-engine piston (SEP) or multi-engine piston (MEP) Instrument Rating.
WHY
BAA Training?
One of 3 major ATOs in Europe providing full-scope pilot training from Ab Initio to Type Rating
Four simulator training centers and three flight bases
Best students are often referred to partner airlines for employment
Airline level admission assessments are developed in close collaboration with airlines, allowing to prepare highly qualified First Officers
Flight training is conducted at an international airport, enabling students to get used to their future work environment
Freedom to choose from in-class and virtual classroom theory training
Highly competent training instructors who at the same time work as airline Captains and First Officers
IFR program
structure
The training consists of 180 hours of theory (only applies to those who haven't passed 13 ATPL exams at the CAA) and 53 hours of flight training.
TOTAL DURATION:
180
theory
hours
532
flight
training
hours
IFR
theory
HOURS
180 (156 for PPL license holders)
MONTHS
3
IFR
flight training
HOURS
53
MONTHS
2
GOT QUESTIONS?
Get answersENTRY
requirements
Age
Over 18 years old
Physical status
Valid EASA 1st Class Medical Certificate
License
Valid EASA PPL or CPL license; 50 hours of cross-country flight as a pilot-in-command (PIC)
Theoretical preparation
ICAO level 4, passed ATP theory exams at CAA*
*If you have not finished your ATPL theory, additional 200 hours of the theory course and CAA exams have to be passed prior to the start of the practical part.
EXPLORE OUR
training locations!
Ground school:
Lleida-Alguaire in Spain
You will complete the theoretical part at Lleida-Alguaire Airport, the same spot where our flight school is based.
As the ground school is in close proximity to the flight school, students see the airplanes, flight instructors, maintenance team and all the processes, which is a motivating factor for them.
The ground school is technologically-equipped to fit the evolving needs of modern learners.
Flight school:
Lleida-Alguaire in Spain
Our main flight base is in Spain, Lleida-Alguaire International Airport. It is a convenient location with developed infrastructure and a suitable climate for conducting training year-round.
Our second flight base is in Castellón-Costa Azahar Airport, to which flight training can sometimes be transferred due to changing circumstances.
You will practice on Cessna type of aircraft and FNPT II device.
FAQs
IFR
(Instrument Flight Rules)
Where will the training take place?
The training will take place at our flight base, in Lleida–Alguaire Airport in Spain.
STUDENTS' LIFE
at a Glance















NOT SURE IF THIS PROGRAM IS
RIGHT FOR YOU?